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Tarsus

August 2014

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  • Epic Code:
  • TRS
  • Price:
  • 215.5p
The seasonally smaller first half at Tarsus is never anything to write home about as most events take place in the second half. This year is also an off year for biennial events like LabelExpo Europe and the Dubai Airshow and there has also been a currency headwind. Consequently, Tarsus has recorded an adjusted pretax profit of £3m at the H1 stage, down from £3.9m in 2013 but ahead of the £1.8m in 2012, another off year. Adjusted earnings per share were 1.5p. Overall H1 sales were £23.1m (with like-for-like revenue at constant currency up a good +9% on 2013). Within that, there was a strong performance from emerging markets particularly China and Dubai; Europe was ahead whilst the US has been impacted by currency and a continued t ...

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